Pittsburgh Ex-Chief Is Likely to Admit His Guilt

By

James R. Hagerty

March 22, 2013 8:51 p.m. ET

PITTSBURGH—This city's former police chief is expected to plead guilty to diverting nearly $32,000 belonging to the city for personal use, including the purchase of alcohol, restaurant meals and a 32-inch television set.

Nathan Harper, who was indicted Friday, didn't contest the allegations and is likely to plead guilty, Robert Del Greco Jr., a lawyer for the former police chief, said at a news conference. Mr. Harper, 60 years old,...